Fit Tester for Respiratory Equipment

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

The post holderis responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical staff in all GHC localities by ensuring staff are appropriately fit tested to available FFP3 respirator masks. The post holder will document results digitally and support the team with administration and booking of staff testing.

Main duties of the job

Manage enquiries that require a response from the fit testing team, effectively and efficiently to avoid unnecessary waiting times/lost referrals.

Accurately enter data on appropriate systems in accordance with Information Governance policy.

Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE when completing tests in clinical areas and able to communicate with colleagues about use of FFP3 masks

Undertake fit testing accurately as per procedure, communicating clear instructions to those undertaking the test

Ensure all fit testing results are communicated and recorded appropriately in line with service guidelines.

Ensures fit testing equipment is kept clean and maintained and ensure that a thorough decontamination is completed at the end of each day.

Researches and assesses fit testing methods and equipment, and FFP3 masks where required.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-26-678

Job locations

Edward Jenner Court, 1010 Gloucester Business Park

Pioneer Avenue

Brockworth

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

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